Seeing Obedience as an Act of Worship
Obedient living is an act of genuine worship when it is motivated by a high view of God and a sober realization of his just response to sin.
Our Fight With Sin
Motivated by Heaven’s Perspective
Our fight with sin is fueled when we adopt heaven?s perspective on the gravity of sin and the incredible cost of celebrated reconciliation.
Recalling Why This is So Important
Serious effort in our sanctification bears witness to the reality of our justification; we must understand this relationship and give this fight with sin our all.
Breaking Recurring Patterns
We must take necessary steps to break the pattern of recurring sin so that we don’t thwart progress in our sanctification and incur greater discipline from our heavenly Father.
Recognizing and Responding to God’s Correction
We need to carefully discern God’s corrective discipline when it is taking place in our lives and respond quickly with sincere confession and repentance.
Reconsidering How Hard We’re Willing to Fight
Most Christians could and should do a lot more to fight temptation’s draw and stand up for what is right in our daily lives.
Keeping Our Focus on Christ
We should fixate on Christ, the ultimate example of doing what is right even when it hurts; he will guide us and empower us when we face our own temptations.
Spurred on By Godly Examples
Sin is a powerful and detrimental entanglement that we must fight everyday so that we may continue to grow up into Christ’s likeness.